prosciutto & brie panino (panini)

While in Rome I noticed all these amazing sandwich carts that offered fresh panini's and other yummy "street/fast" food. I had several and quickly feel in love with the Prosciutto and Brie panini... it was amazing and so fresh!!

2 slices thinly sliced good crusty bread
3 slices brie cheese
4 pieces prosciutto

Place prosciutto on bottom piece of bread, top with cheese and second piece of bread. Putting the cheese on top allows it to melt into the rest of the sandwich rather than just out and onto the grill. Coat grill or panini press with olive oil and grill sandwich until golden brown... Enjoy!!

easy chicken salad

Delicious!

4 chicken boneless breasts, cooked and chopped into bit size pieces
1/4 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup candied walnuts
1/4 cup of minced red onion
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 tbsp Mayonnaise not Miracle Whip
salt and white pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Enjoy on mixed greens or on a croissant!

pita bread sandwich

This is one of my favorite quick lunches to make!

pita bread, sliced and opened

cucumber, peeled and sliced

tomato, sliced

red onion, sliced

baby spinach leaf

cheddar cheese, sliced

meat- bacon or turkey work great!

sauce- ranch or hummus are yummy!

olives for garnish

Slice pita in half and open center, be careful to not rip bread. Add sauce, toppings, and season with salt and pepper.